Memoir of George Dana Boardman, Late Missionary to Burma: Containing Much Intelligence Relative to the Burman Mission ; with an Introductory Essay |
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... duties of a faithful and affectionate minister of Christ . As it is desirable to know something definite of the early years of one , whose memory is cherished , and whose name is held in high esteem by all who knew him , curiosity ...
... duties of a faithful and affectionate minister of Christ . As it is desirable to know something definite of the early years of one , whose memory is cherished , and whose name is held in high esteem by all who knew him , curiosity ...
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... duty to serve . Those very deeds , which once appeared commendable , seemed now only to increase my guilt . Even my prayers , which I once thought were pleasing in the sight of God , now ap- peared abominable in my own . My impressions ...
... duty to serve . Those very deeds , which once appeared commendable , seemed now only to increase my guilt . Even my prayers , which I once thought were pleasing in the sight of God , now ap- peared abominable in my own . My impressions ...
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... duty called me to go forward . At this crisis , the dear Saviour , in whom I trust , promised that he would never leave me , nor forsake me . Encouraged by his word , and trusting in him for grace equal to my day , I cheerfully ...
... duty called me to go forward . At this crisis , the dear Saviour , in whom I trust , promised that he would never leave me , nor forsake me . Encouraged by his word , and trusting in him for grace equal to my day , I cheerfully ...
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... duties of one who professes to be a disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus . " You undoubtedly rejoice to learn , that ... duty , is often followed by this bane of religious enjoyment , a fear lest men may not think well of us and of our ...
... duties of one who professes to be a disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus . " You undoubtedly rejoice to learn , that ... duty , is often followed by this bane of religious enjoyment , a fear lest men may not think well of us and of our ...
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... in- dicate a prevailing tendency of his mind to the Christian ministry . He was early led to inquire , " Lord , what wilt thou have me to do , " and to pray that he might have grace to discover , and pursue the path of duty . 30 MEMOIR OF.
... in- dicate a prevailing tendency of his mind to the Christian ministry . He was early led to inquire , " Lord , what wilt thou have me to do , " and to pray that he might have grace to discover , and pursue the path of duty . 30 MEMOIR OF.
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Page 78 - An angel-guard of loves and graces lie ; Around her knees domestic duties meet, And fire-side pleasures gambol at her feet. Where shall that land, that spot of earth be found? " Art thou a man — a patriot ? look around, O thou shalt find, howe'er thy footsteps roam, That land thy country, and that spot thy home.
Page 75 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Page 14 - My panting side was charged, when I withdrew, To seek a tranquil death in distant shades. There was I found by One who had himself Been hurt by the archers. In his side he bore, And in his hands and feet, the cruel scars. With gentle force soliciting the darts, He drew them forth, and heal'd, and bade me live.
Page 148 - And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee : though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation ; I will trust, and not be afraid ; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song ; he also is become my salvation.
Page 229 - Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the north-wind's breath, And stars to set — but all, Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death...
Page 148 - Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart : Be strong, fear not : behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense ; he will come and save you.
Page 229 - Death! We know when moons shall wane, When summer birds from far shall cross the sea, When autumn's hue shall tinge the golden grain But who shall teach us when to look for thee...
Page 36 - GUIDE me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land: I am weak, but thou art mighty ; Hold me with thy powerful hand : Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more.
Page 33 - When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.
Page 214 - Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.